Orthopedic surgeon Benjamin Schwartz, MD, estimated that 85 percent of his patients wait-listed during elective surgery shutdowns still want to move forward. By Angie Stewart - 5/14/20

The spine center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital has been renamed Crawford Spine Center in honor of its founding director Alvin Crawford, MD, according to The CCM Village News Blog. By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Orthopedic device company Globus Medical posted a first-quarter net profit of $25.9 million, representing a 21.9 percent decrease year over year. By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Here are four spine and orthopedic partnerships that Becker's Spine Review has reported on in the past month: By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Merrick, N.Y.-based The Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group on May 14 acquired New York City-based Healthcare Associates in Medicine. By Alan Condon - 5/14/20

Medscape released its Physician Compensation Report 2020, which included compensation and practice management information for orthopedic surgeons. By Laura Dyrda - 5/14/20

Three spine surgeons discuss how they are preparing for price transparency and how it will affect the field. By Alan Condon - 5/13/20

Here are six orthopedic surgeons making headlines this week: By Alan Condon - 5/13/20

Tift Regional Medical Center's $152 million expansion that will add an orthopedic floor remains on course for completion in fall 2021 as construction workers continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic, WALB reports. By Alan Condon - 5/13/20

Here are eight key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies: By Eric Oliver - 5/13/20

Spinal implant developer HD LifeSciences on May 12 achieved FDA 510(k) clearance for its Hive anterior lumbar interbody fusion system. By Alan Condon - 5/13/20

Six recent lawsuits involving spine and orthopedics: By Angie Stewart - 5/13/20

Five spine and orthopedic surgeons discuss where the biggest safety concerns lie for patients and staff during the return to elective surgeries. By Alan Condon and Laura Dyrda - 5/13/20

Four Michigan healthcare providers and a patient seeking a knee replacement filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer May 12 claiming that the state of emergency violates constitutional rights, Mlive reports. By Alan Condon - 5/13/20

Eleven spine surgeons answer the question: What will the 'new normal' look like in spine post-pandemic. By Laura Dyrda - 5/13/20

A new paper in The Journal of Arthroplasty outlines six economic pillars required to successfully and sustainably restart elective orthopedic surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Angie Stewart - 5/12/20

Orthopedic surgeon Randall Schulz, MD, is continuing to postpone elective surgeries despite Texas Gov. Greg Abbott loosening restrictions on nonemergent procedures in late April, Community Impact Newspaper reports. By Alan Condon - 5/12/20

Quarterly earnings reports boosted share value despite COVID-19 affecting the tail end of the fiscal quarter. By Eric Oliver - 5/12/20

St. Louis-based Orthopedic Associates resumed performing scheduled, nonemergency orthopedic procedures at the Des Peres (Mo.) Square Surgery Center. By Eric Oliver - 5/12/20

Aetna allegedly violated its duties under state law and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by suddenly refusing to cover customized total knee implants, according to a lawsuit filed May 8 in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. By Angie Stewart - 5/12/20